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Kerala issues heavy-rain alerts as Bay of Bengal system may strengthen
Kerala has issued red alerts for extreme rain in Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad on October 25, with Idukki and Palakkad under red alert on October 26.
Orange alerts cover several other districts, and yellow alerts apply in more areas.
A low-pressure system over the southeast Arabian Sea and nearby Lakshadweep is contributing to the rain forecast.
Separately, a strong low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal may strengthen into a cyclone on October 26 and move toward the Andhra Pradesh coast by October 28.
The forecast warns of very heavy, locally extreme rain, with thunderstorms and winds of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour also possible from October 24 to 27.
Heavy rain can raise the risk of floods, landslides and dangerous travel, so residents in vulnerable areas are advised to follow officials’ instructions and move to safety if told.
The alerts extend through October 26, and authorities advise avoiding unnecessary travel and staying away from rivers and other water bodies during heavy rain.
The India Meteorological Department issued red alerts for extremely heavy rain in three Kerala districts on October 25 and two districts on October 26.
Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad are under red alert on October 25, while Idukki and Palakkad are under red alert on October 26.
A strong low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal may strengthen into a cyclone on October 26, according to the forecast reported by Indian Express Malayalam.
Kerala authorities warned that intense rain could cause flash floods, overflowing streams, waterlogging and landslips.
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority advised people in vulnerable areas to move to safety if necessary and avoid non-essential travel.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department issued the alerts; the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority issued public safety advice.
- What
- Red alerts were issued for extremely heavy rain in five Kerala districts across October 25 and 26.
- When
- The alerts apply on October 25 and 26, 2026.
- Where
- Kerala, India, with alerts covering Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Idukki and Palakkad.
- Why
- Heavy rain is forecast amid weather systems over the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal; the Bay of Bengal system may strengthen into a cyclone.
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The IMD issued alerts for heavy rain in Kerala, including red alerts for three districts the next day.
Red alerts apply in Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad; the Bay of Bengal system may strengthen into a very severe low-pressure area.
Red alerts apply in Idukki and Palakkad, and the system may become a cyclone over the Bay of Bengal.
The system may move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast, according to the forecast reported by Indian Express Malayalam.
- Red alert, October 25
- Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad
- Red alert, October 26
- Idukki and Palakkad
- Orange alerts, October 24
- Seven districts, including Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram
- Rainfall threshold
- Extremely heavy rain means more than 204.4 mm in 24 hours
- Wind forecast
- Gusts of 30–40 km/h may accompany rain from October 24 to 27
- Possible cyclone
- The Bay of Bengal system may become a cyclone on October 26
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IMD issues red alert for three districts in Keralam on October 25
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